Outdoor Disco - Pt. 3

GREENER PASTURES

In my third and final post from my romp around rural Virginia, I'm rockin' out those green sequins on dark blue velvet from Motel that thrived during party season. The long sleeved version of this dress was everywhere on fashion-savvy social media and made an appearance in one of my favorite pleasure reads, Nylon Magazine. I have to say - I get it. I scored this off-the-shoulder version in a sale about a year ago and instantly fell in love. The soft velvet is super thick and cozy, hugs all of my bits perfectly, stays put while partying and never leaves me looking awkward with my dress sideways, sequins that rarely attach themselves to other stuff, and GOD - the color! Comfortable, practical(relatively of course), sexy, AND sequins equals a big win and a forever favorite on my score card. So... needless to say, I'm a fan. 

The dress also got me hooked on the brand, Motel, for comfortable, trendy, everyday pieces. Check them out at motelrocks.com and get the long sleeve edition of the green sequin bodycon dress I'm wearing here, or another off-the-shoulder version in a similar style here. Both dresses come in two other colors and I'd be lying if I said the black long sleeve didn't tempt me daily ;)

In this post, I wanted a little grunge with my mermaid vibe. I paired the dress with thigh high stockings (which I absolutely insist are a must-have), an oversized grey sweater, and my favorite beat-to-hell patent docs. We found a rundown rural farmhouse coming to pieces on the edge of a field to complement, and I completely dig the results. Hope you enjoy the final piece of Outdoor Disco as much as I have, and thanks again to friend and photographer Michael Jamison for helping me out. 

Green Sequin Bodycon Dress - MOTEL, similar here and here

Black Patent DR. MARTENS, here

Long Crystal Necklace - formerly Adorn by Sarah Lewis now TRIBE JEWELRY

Sweater - THRIFTED :D

Photos taken and edited by Michael Jamison.

Copyright of Michael Jamison and NeverMatch.

<3 NEVERMATCH

Outdoor Disco - Pt. 2

GOLD SCHOOL

In the second installment of my sequin-tastic shoot with Jamison, I'm layering some of my favorite gold and black party pieces for a little late-night cowgirl vibe. The obvious show steeler is a vintage gold and black sequined jacket that I purchased at an adorable and fantastic vintage shop in Ithaca, NY, called Petrune. When I was in school there I used to troll the racks on a regular basis for a little nostalgic oomph in my outfits. Check them out at petrune.com  if you dig the charming and unique :) 

The LBD underneath is also one of my favorite pieces - in black velvet with a bustier bodice, it's sexy on its own and great for layering. From American Apparel, the brand that never fails to disappoint with quality basics. Quick closet inventory reveals all of my most-worn, anytime pieces are American Apparel, and I can solidly get behind products made sweatshop free in the USA. Plus, everything goes with their everything - you could probably say I'm a fan ;) store.americanapparel.net

Sequined Jacket - Vintage, from Petrune, Black Velvet Skater Dress - American Apparel, Gold Clutch - Kate Landry, Black Platforms - Jessica Simpson

Photos taken and edited by Michael Jamison.

Copyright of Michael Jamison and NeverMatch.

<3 NEVERMATCH

Outdoor Disco - Pt. I

I recently had the pleasure of shooting with my life-long friend and extremely talented photographer, Michael Jamison, near the beautiful and tiny town of Clifton Forge, VA. Typically he shoots mesmerizing nature close-ups, travel photos, and standard portraits, but with some sweet talk I persuaded him to abandon his usual pursuits for a few hours in lieu of shooting my personal favorite frivolous subject (next to faux fur, of course) - SEQUINS!!! After a late start and quickly fleeting sunlight, our shoot turned into a rather more experimental venture than you are used to seeing on this blog. Nevertheless, I am thrilled to present the results of our unusual adventure in a multi-part series entitled "Outdoor Disco," featuring sequined pieces in low light and strange locals. Despite the less-than-favorable conditions, this is one of my favorite blog-projects to date both in process and final product. I hope you enjoy the change of scenery as much as I did!

Multi-Color Sequined Shift Dress - Urban Outfitters, Chunky Knit Beanie - Coal Headwear, Necklace - Adorn by Sarah Lewis, Black Wedges - Jessica Simpson (several season's ago, via Dillards)

urbanoutfitters.com

coalheadwear.com

adornbysarahlewis.com

Details - A Look in the Light:

Photos taken and edited by Michael Jamison.

Copyright of Michael Jamison.

Many thanks, <3 NEVERMATCH

La Llorona

Trick or treat, girls and ghouls?!! In honor of this recently passed Halloween and Dia de los Muertos, I give you an outfit inspired by a spooky piece of local folklore - La Llorona. 

As children in the southwestern desert, we are told the story of a beautiful young woman drowning her children in the river, driven mad by heartache and grief. Realizing her grave mistake, she wanders the edges of the river calling out her children’s names and crying into the wind. La Llorona - Spanish for “The Wailing Woman” - is said to haunt the acequias and arroyos of the southwest to this day, wailing and searching eternally for her drowned children on the banks of the old rivers at night. Some say she even kidnaps children who are unlucky enough to be alone after dark, hoping in vain to soothe her tortured soul. Traditionally, La Llorona appears as a thin, skeletal apparition in a long white dress. Many swear that if you pay close attention on a quiet night in the heart of the desert, you might catch a glimpse of her white gown floating through the juniper trees, or hear her mournful cries on the evening winds.

And now, in my own personal brand of desert-native style, La Llorona:

Dress - For Love and Lemons (forloveandlemons.com), Felt Floppy Hat - American Apparel (store.americanapparel.net), Cat-Eye Sunnies - Cheap Monday (cheapmonday.com), Wedges - Jessica Simpson via Macy's (macys.com), Slip Skirt (underneath) - Nasty Gal (nastygal.com), Bondage Bra (underneath) - SKIVVIES by For Love and Lemons (forloveandlemons.com), Feather and Fleur de Lis Charm Bangles - Alex and Ani (alexandani.com)

In addition to interpreting one of my favorite local myths, this outfit post also marks the official end of the Blonde Era. My breakup with blonde was distinctly bittersweet and definitely monumental! I rocked the flaxen locks as my signature for almost as long as I can remember, and I don't think it would be an over exaggeration if I said I was devastated to see them go [more on THAT rant to come]. But - on the flip side - it was time for a change and now my hair and I are looking forward at a bold, bright new future ;) For those of you who are in-the-know about my newest color choice, stay tuned for a special post on how we made the switch! For the rest of you - I can't wait for the big reveal! I'm dreaming up tons of new looks and and a totally new vibe for winter. And let's not forget, my favorite... Party Season!!!

Get ready for new horizons and the holidays in the neon desert - Happy November :)

XOXOXOXOXO
NeverMatch

self-edited photos taken by J. Church.